This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated tennis coach to join our growing programme and lead across Havant Parks. The role begins with 10 core hours per week of group coaching delivery, with strong potential to build additional individual coaching hours. This role is perfect for an existing coach to bolster their hours or for someone looking to get into coaching.

For the right candidate, this role could develop into a full-time position, with coaching opportunities across multiple local sites, including an indoor tennis centre.

You will deliver a mixture of LTA Youth and Adult group coaching sessions across a programme that includes both established groups and newly launched sessions.

Alongside group delivery, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to run their own self-employed individual coaching business, enabling them to significantly increase earnings. There will also be numerous additional opportunities such as - School clubs and outreach, holiday camps, competitions and events.


Key Responsibilities:

-On-Court Delivery
-Deliver high-quality coaching across LTA Youth, Adult Coaching, Cardio Tennis and Tennis Express.
-Support the growth of the programme through excellent player engagement and retention.
-Help build strong school and club links to drive participation.
-Opportunity to build and manage your own portfolio of private coaching sessions on a self-employed basis.


Hours & Compensation:

-Part-time role: 10 hours per week group delivery (scope to grow this to 25 hours plus if of interest).
-Opportunity to build up to 15 hours of private coaching.
-Salary / Rate: Dependent on qualifications and experience (to be discussed with employer).


Additional earning potential through:

-Individual coaching
-School outreach
-Holiday camps
(Estimated £10,000+ per annum additional income potential)


Benefits:

-Retain 100% of income from individual self-employed coaching.
-5 weeks paid holiday (if employed).
-Personal Development Plan and CPD support with NTA Management.
-Workplace perks including supermarket and cinema discounts.
-All necessary coaching equipment provided.
-Tecnifibre Racket Ambassador programme.
-Adidas sponsorship including paid clothing and 50% discount on Adidas products.

About National Tennis Association:

The National Tennis Association (NTA) is the largest provider of grassroots tennis in the UK and a proud National Partner of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). As a Community Interest Company, our mission is to make tennis accessible, inclusive and sustainable in every community we serve. We work in partnership with local authorities, tennis clubs and community venues nationwide, employing over 100 coaches across the UK and providing excellent career development and progression opportunities within our national network. Coaches benefit from strong operational support, ongoing professional development and being part of an ambitious, progressive and nationally recognised organisation.


About Havant Parks Tennis:

Havant Parks Tennis is an exciting community tennis programme delivered in partnership with Havant Borough Council and supported by significant LTA Parks Tennis investment. Launched in 2024, the programme operates across multiple park sites, improving facilities, widening community access and creating sustainable participation growth across the borough. With structured coaching, LTA Youth and adult programmes already established, we are continuing to expand in 2026, with plans for more open days, competitions, community events and further coaching opportunities to grow tennis participation across Havant.

Minimum LTA Level 1 qualification (Level 2 or above preferred).

Experience delivering sessions to children aged 4–17 and familiarity with LTA Youth coaching.

Minimum 1 year coaching experience across a range of sessions.

Passionate, enthusiastic and committed to delivering an outstanding tennis experience.

Professional, reliable and customer-focused.

Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Positive attitude towards ongoing learning and development.

A growth mindset.

Experience using software systems such as ClubSpark is desirable.